Hopalong Casualty (1960): cast, story & where to watch

1960 · Film · ★ 6.5

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Released in 1960, Hopalong Casualty is a comedy, family and animation film directed by Chuck Jones, running about 6 minutes.

What it’s about. Wile E. Coyote tries to catch the Road Runner using a dynamite stick on a fishing pole, a Christmas present wrapping machine, and ACME Earthquake pills, which the Coyote discovers don't affect Road Runners, but only after he himself has angrily downed a whole bottle of the pills! The Coyote quakes and shivers away boulders and whole mountains before the pills wear off.

Who’s in it. Hopalong Casualty stars Mel Blanc as Wile E. Coyote (voice) (uncredited) and Paul Julian as Road Runner (voice) (uncredited).

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Hopalong Casualty has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hopalong Casualty page.

If you liked it. Fans of Hopalong Casualty tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Hopalong Casualty (1960)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hopalong Casualty change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Hopalong Casualty worth watching?
Hopalong Casualty holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Hopalong Casualty?
Hopalong Casualty stars Mel Blanc and Paul Julian.
When was Hopalong Casualty released?
Hopalong Casualty was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 6 minutes.